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  • Audio CD (August 6, 1996)
  • Original Release Date: 1996
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Fantasy
  • ASIN: B000000XG1
  • In-Print Editions: Audio CD
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #48,369 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Funky&Mellow, May 21, 2000
This review is from: Blackbyrds/Flying Start (Audio CD)
Not Only is The Music Funky but also very mellow but at the same time saying something.Donald Byrd is a Great Genius Whose Music is Timeless.The Vibe&Grooves here are Strong.Two FOr the Price of One.Funkie Junkie Speaks Volumes.
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5.0 out of 5 stars 2 FOR THE PRICE OF ONE!, July 30, 2004
By K. R Sadler (Philadelphia, PA United States) - See all my reviews
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Both of these great lps are on one cd now. These 1974 releases were back-to-back pure pleasure. The songs are priceless, like "Do it Fluid", "Walking in Rhythm", "Rock Creek Park" (Cobbs Creek, if you're from West PhillY) and so on. Great buy!!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Let your mind be free..., July 15, 2005
This review is from: Blackbyrds/Flying Start (Audio CD)
I can't believe this is only the 3rd review written on this 2-fer, blast from the past.

So you know, the 'Byrd' part of the name is due to these guys being understudies of the cross-over jazz trumpeter, Donald Byrd.

The Blackbyrds take the Donald Byrd direction of the mid seventies and make it chart and ear friendly.

As much as I love this stuff, it tends to suffer from that mid to late 70's sound from time to time. The stringy/orchestral bordering on disco sound.

That being said, Rock Creek Park and BlackByrd's Theme are 2 of the thickest funk jams I know.

They had a limited run, but you need to put these boys in the Kool and the Gang, Tower of Power range without apology.
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